Steering arm stabilizer
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Cargo Master
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Steering arm stabilizer
I need a better steering arm stabilizer for my new truck. The new Bilstein 5100 shocks up front helped some but I think I need a better stabilizer.
On previous trucks I have had a Rancho and one from BDS, neither seemed any stiffer than the OEM. I have also read a few reviews that the Bilstein wasn't any better either.
What else is out there? I don't think a dual arm will work because my truck isn't lifted
On previous trucks I have had a Rancho and one from BDS, neither seemed any stiffer than the OEM. I have also read a few reviews that the Bilstein wasn't any better either.
What else is out there? I don't think a dual arm will work because my truck isn't lifted
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I need a better steering arm stabilizer for my new truck. The new Bilstein 5100 shocks up front helped some but I think I need a better stabilizer.
On previous trucks I have had a Rancho and one from BDS, neither seemed any stiffer than the OEM. I have also read a few reviews that the Bilstein wasn't any better either.
What else is out there? I don't think a dual arm will work because my truck isn't lifted
On previous trucks I have had a Rancho and one from BDS, neither seemed any stiffer than the OEM. I have also read a few reviews that the Bilstein wasn't any better either.
What else is out there? I don't think a dual arm will work because my truck isn't lifted
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Cargo Master
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I contacted Fox and they recommended the Fox Performance Series ATS replacement steering stabilizer because it is adjustable. It actually has a through shaft so it resists movement in both directions. It has 24 different settings so I can adjust it so it is the best for my arms. I read some reviews on the jeep forums and they all seem to like it and say that it really tightens up the steering which is what I need. When I get it installed I will let you know if I wasted my money or not.
I have adjustable Fox shocks on my Polaris side by sides and they work great so hopefully this will too.
Ford F350 - Not Chassis Cab 2016-2011 Stabilizer - 2.0 Performance Series Stabilizer ATS | FOX
I have adjustable Fox shocks on my Polaris side by sides and they work great so hopefully this will too.
Ford F350 - Not Chassis Cab 2016-2011 Stabilizer - 2.0 Performance Series Stabilizer ATS | FOX
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Cargo Master
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It appears that Carli, Fox and Bilstein are still working on stuff for the 17's.
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I have Top Gun Customz one from my '08 thats about 3mths old I'll be throwing on my '17 this weekend when I add my Readylift SST 3.5 kit and 37" Toyo
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I just installed the Fox ATS steering stabilizer today, works great!
https://www.ridefox.com/product.php?...zer&ref=filter
Fox part #983-02-118
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Cargo Master
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I just installed the Fox ATS steering stabilizer today, works great!
https://www.ridefox.com/product.php?...zer&ref=filter
Fox part #983-02-118
https://www.ridefox.com/product.php?...zer&ref=filter
Fox part #983-02-118
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Cargo Master
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with my stabilizer compressed all of the way it was about one inch too long to fit. Also the clamp was too small to clamp around the tie rod. Can you take pictures for me? You have a F-250 or F-350?
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Yes sir I can.
2017 f250 4x4 diesel.
Mine replaced the factory shock. The eyelet end mounted to the frame reusing the factory bolt on the passenger side, and the "clamp on" end mounted to the drag link.
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Cargo Master
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it appears then that the drag link or tie rod on the F-350 is a larger diameter than that on the F250 as my clamp would not even go around it
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I just called the shop I bought the shock from and asked if the drag link was different on the f250 vs f350, and they said no they both have the same for part number.
Maybe you where sent the Fox shock for a jeep?
